How Lamb Plays an Important Role in Indian Cuisine

Here at India Bistro we cook Indian cuisine found all over the Indian subcontinent. Today we want to focus on Kashmiri cuisine which is the cuisine of the Kashmir Valley. Kashmiri art of cooking has developed to a high degree of sophistication and evolved into its own cuisine. Rice has been the staple food in this region since ancient times. A typical everyday Kashmiri meal consists of a large serving of rice, mutton and vegetables cooked in oil, and yogurt. It’s important to note that unlike other regions of the Indian subcontinent which tend to be vegetarian for religious reasons, Kashmiris consume a substantial amount of meat as part of their diet. Kashmiri cuisine is broken up into the food of the Muslims, and the Hindu Pandits. Both share a love for lamb, despite Hindus not traditionally eating it in the rest of the country! Per capita people in the Kashmir region are the highest mutton consumers in the subcontinent. Meat stock is a salient ingredient even for ‘vegetarian’ dishes in Kashmir. As the cuisine is influenced mainly by Mughals, Kashmir is known for its Non-Vegetarian dishes. Holidays are celebrated with a lot of lamb dishes.

 

Here are some of our popular lamb dishes:

 

– Saag Lamb

If you typically go for the spinach dishes, don’t miss out on our Saag with lamb! Lamb cooked with pureed spinach and fresh Indian spices.

 

– Lamb Tikka Masala

If you are already a tikka fan, why not try it with lamb? Boneless lamb marinated in ginger, yogurt and spices then cooked in tandoori and simmered in gravy. 

 

– Mango Lamb

Want to try something different? Give this one a shot! Lamb cooked in tomato sauce and mango chutney.

 

– Lamb Coconut Curry

If you prefer the coconut curries, this lamb curry is not to be missed. Lamb cooked with coconut milk and a special blend of spices.

 

All of our entrees are served with basmati rice. You can choose to order any of our entrees to the spiciness level of- Mild, Medium, Medium Hot, Hot or Extra Hot.

 

Gain the health benefits of Indian food, by choosing some from our menu to order today! We offer a variety of healthy vegetarian specialities as well as many other meat dishes, all rich with delicious Indian spices. We are currently open for dine-in service everyday for both lunch and dinner. Come in and enjoy our wonderful Indian Restaurant in Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, WA. We are open 7 days a week with daily lunch box specials, all listed on our website. Contact us directly take-out orders (206) 783-5080. We also offer delivery options through a few apps too.

 

Try some of our savory Lamb dishes today!